Chinese military helicopters fly over Pingtan Island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan, in Fujian Province on August 4, 2022. — AFP China continues to put pressure on the autonomous island after large-scale exercises. The Communist Party says it will not give up control of Taiwan. MSA says the “shooting” will take place … Read more
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Sibos, SWIFT’s annual financial services conference, exhibition and networking event, is being held for the first time in China. By moving to Beijing from Toronto, SWIFT hopes to strengthen its position as a global provider of secure financial messaging services, as the city is home to the majority … Read more
Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged India to handle issues related to the Taiwan region in a wise and appropriate manner and to refrain from any form of official interactions with the region. Mao Ning made the remarks during a daily press conference in response to a query about reports that Taiwan … Read more
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that he attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations and is willing to work with Mongolian President Ukhna Khurelsukh to promote the steady and sustainable development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mongolia under the guidance of building a sovereign community. Shared future. … Read more
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the annual dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations. In his message, Xi said that he appreciates NCUSCR’s unremitting efforts to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in various fields, and congratulated this year’s honoree, William E. Ford, … Read more
She added that a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, left on a chartered flight to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday. Mao said that Chinese experts will stay in the United States to accompany them and help them adapt to the new living environment. She added that the … Read more
BEIJING: Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago, the living standards of the Chinese people have progressed from mere subsistence to moderate prosperity in all aspects. The per capita disposable income of China’s residents was only 49.7 yuan (7.1 U.S. dollars) in 1949, but climbed to 39,218 yuan in 2023, … Read more
BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday expressed strong opposition to the EU’s decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), following the EU’s vote in favor of the measure. MOFCOM reaffirmed China’s firm and consistent stance, stating that China strongly opposes the EU’s protectionist practices, which it considers unfair, non-compliant and … Read more
MOSCOW: Russia stated on Wednesday that its partnership with China is not directed against other countries, but the two powers could unite their capabilities if confronted with a threat from the United States. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasised that Moscow and Beijing would respond to US efforts at ‘double containment’ with a ‘double counteraction’. … Read more
Vice President of the US and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaking at an event and former president of the US and Republican presidential candidate for US election 2024 Donald Trump. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: The US sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the November 5 elections, including by using … Read more